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Posted: 5/5/2023 7:54:39 PM EDT
[#1]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By etslick: https://flic.kr/p/2nUPP2z This is mine. Not intended to be a clone, but a slightly updated take on the build. I actually want a slightly larger stock. The SL K slips out of the shoulder from time to time whereas the SL doesn’t. Here yah go. I like it, nice modern interpretation of the BD carbine.  Attached File |
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Posted: 5/5/2023 7:57:32 PM EDT
[#2]
Nice job OP.
I just completed a lower and can't make up my mind as to what I want to build on my upper. So many choices these days !! |
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Posted: 5/5/2023 8:03:10 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By subcomunic8r: Did somebody say Blood Diamond? https://i.pinimg.com/originals/d5/1a/d0/d51ad0a087a27e709e265bba883acad2.png Magic broo.. |
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Posted: 5/5/2023 8:56:05 PM EDT
[#4]
yah yah
TIA eh danny? |
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Posted: 5/6/2023 12:02:08 PM EDT
[#5]
Is the movie gun an A2 lower with A1 pistol grip? Flat slip ring or delta ring on the upper?
And OP, what do you mean you need to get a safety? |
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Posted: 5/6/2023 12:08:50 PM EDT
[#6]
This thread reminded me of the Katrina Gun Confiscation build I started but never finished.
  Katrina ILLEGAL Gun Grab |
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Posted: 5/6/2023 12:15:08 PM EDT
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Don't make me build another upper.
Too late.  TIA |
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Posted: 5/6/2023 12:21:09 PM EDT
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I kinda want to get some 5 and 6 " extended flash hiders
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Posted: 5/6/2023 12:29:04 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By 03RN: I kinda want to get some 5 and 6 " extended flash hiders |
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Posted: 5/6/2023 12:34:19 PM EDT
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I have a pistol lower just begging to become a SBR.
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Posted: 5/6/2023 12:42:47 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By TheYellowThing: I was going to send a text to JT. I have one of his moderators on my XM clone. I would hate to cut one down. I was going to ask if he could make a few Blood Diamond types. |
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Posted: 5/6/2023 12:53:48 PM EDT
[#12]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Commando223: You gonna do a pin and weld to 16 with a long flash hider?  Why on earth would he do that?
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Posted: 5/6/2023 12:56:25 PM EDT
[#13]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By stinkypol: Ewwwwww, no. I have a Form 1 lower looking for an upper that it’s going on. I’ve been looking for a 10.5” or 11.5” A2 upper for a while and this one popped up Sunday night and was still available Monday morning, so I jumped on it. I've been waiting for PSA/H&R to release 10.5 uppers. Awesome score Op. |
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Posted: 5/6/2023 1:04:07 PM EDT
[Last Edit: dump1567]
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I did one last year. I went with clone enough. Current config. has a light (not shown).
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Posted: 5/6/2023 1:46:56 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By dump1567: I did one last year. I went with clone enough. Current config. has a light (not shown). https://i.imgur.com/nBrZZVg.jpg Which FH is that? Been thinking about dressing up my 733 upper and adding the FH. |
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Posted: 5/6/2023 2:07:54 PM EDT
[#16]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By towerofpower94: Which FH is that? Been thinking about dressing up my 733 upper and adding the FH. It was a longer slip over a 16” barrel version made to simulate an XM177. I cut it down to work with this 11.5” barrel. I don’t even know if they are still made? I’ve had it for years. |
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Posted: 5/6/2023 2:20:54 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By dump1567: It was a longer slip over a 16” barrel version made to simulate an XM177. I cut it down to work with this 11.5” barrel. I don’t even know if they are still made? I’ve had it for years. Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By dump1567: Originally Posted By towerofpower94: Which FH is that? Been thinking about dressing up my 733 upper and adding the FH. It was a longer slip over a 16” barrel version made to simulate an XM177. I cut it down to work with this 11.5” barrel. I don’t even know if they are still made? I’ve had it for years. Bummer. I don’t want or need the 5”+ long one for the XM177, but I do like the look of the 2-3” long one from the movie. |
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Posted: 5/6/2023 2:53:00 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By towerofpower94: Bummer. I don’t want or need the 5”+ long one for the XM177, but I do like the look of the 2-3” long one from the movie. If you could find one, it’s pretty easy to hacksaw off the extra length, clean-up with a file and touch-up blueing. It threads just past the FH end. |
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Posted: 5/6/2023 3:30:57 PM EDT
[#19]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By tortilla-flats: Is the movie gun an A2 lower with A1 pistol grip? Flat slip ring or delta ring on the upper? And OP, what do you mean you need to get a safety? |
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Posted: 5/6/2023 4:28:29 PM EDT
[#20]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By dump1567: If you could find one, it’s pretty easy to hacksaw off the extra length, clean-up with a file and touch-up blueing. It threads just past the FH end. Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By dump1567: Originally Posted By towerofpower94: Bummer. I don’t want or need the 5”+ long one for the XM177, but I do like the look of the 2-3” long one from the movie. If you could find one, it’s pretty easy to hacksaw off the extra length, clean-up with a file and touch-up blueing. It threads just past the FH end. Ah, good idea. As it’s already designed to go on a 16” bbl there’s plenty of unnecessary metal tube on the backside. |
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Posted: 5/6/2023 11:06:31 PM EDT
[Last Edit: Sputnik556]
[#21]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By tortilla-flats: Is the movie gun an A2 lower with A1 pistol grip? Flat slip ring or delta ring on the upper? And OP, what do you mean you need to get a safety? The gun used in Blood Diamond was also used in BHD, the top one is the actual gun, though it’s been repainted. ARTICLE 
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Posted: 5/6/2023 11:38:15 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By stinkypol: Found an A.R.M.S #02 if anyone is interested. Not mine, not affiliated with the seller. I just laughed at the price, I’ll go MGW or something. But the seller knows their target market. https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/136710/IMG_4214_jpeg-2806743.JPG Buy one of these and don't look back: https://www.brownells.com/optics/rings-mounts/scope-bases/ar-15m16m4-carry-handle-scope-mount/ |
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Posted: 5/7/2023 12:04:18 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Sputnik556: The gun used in Blood Diamond was also used in BHD, the top one is the actual gun, though it's been repainted. ARTICLE https://www.recoilweb.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/Gary-Gordon-CAR-15.jpg 
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Posted: 5/7/2023 12:16:39 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Lumpy196: Buy one of these and don't look back: https://www.brownells.com/optics/rings-mounts/scope-bases/ar-15m16m4-carry-handle-scope-mount/
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Posted: 5/7/2023 1:03:34 AM EDT
[#25]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By tortilla-flats: Is the movie gun an A2 lower with A1 pistol grip? Flat slip ring or delta ring on the upper? And OP, what do you mean you need to get a safety? Commercial A2-marked A1 lower with an A2 grip. Has burst for the third position. Buffer tube is commercial spec as is the butt stock which I think is a plastic one that lacks the ribs, which made me think at first that it was aluminum. A2 upper. Carbine was converted from a Guatemalan contract M16A2, so a lot of stuff is odd dimensionally and otherwise out front. Even the handguard is a cut and spliced rifle length handguard. The idea seems to be an early 733 with the barrel chopped an inch down or so and fitted with a moderator for the muzzle device. |
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Posted: 5/7/2023 1:30:03 AM EDT
[#26]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By towerofpower94: Holy shit. I have a backorder for an ARMS #2 at Mounts Plus and might still pick it up for $105 if/when they come back in stock, but that's getting up there. The ones currently made by ARMS aren't correct, technically. The movie rifle used the older weaver, not picatinny. |
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Posted: 5/7/2023 1:49:33 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Alacran: This thread reminded me of the Katrina Gun Confiscation build I started but never finished.  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PKkUG1F2JiIAhhh. The lady that had dementia and had been shooting at first responders and national guard troops before her firearms were seized. |
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Posted: 5/7/2023 12:58:53 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By _LandCruiser_: The ones currently made by ARMS aren't correct, technically. The movie rifle used the older weaver, not picatinny. Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By _LandCruiser_: Originally Posted By towerofpower94: Holy shit. I have a backorder for an ARMS #2 at Mounts Plus and might still pick it up for $105 if/when they come back in stock, but that's getting up there. The ones currently made by ARMS aren't correct, technically. The movie rifle used the older weaver, not picatinny. Yep, that’s why I went with the Maryland Gun Works weaver mount. Larry Vickers had one on his early 90s rifle and they’re still making them the same way with weaver. |
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Posted: 5/7/2023 1:00:50 PM EDT
[#29]
Bling bang
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Posted: 5/7/2023 1:28:46 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By TheYellowThing: I was going to send a text to JT. I have one of his moderators on my XM clone. I would hate to cut one down. I was going to ask if he could make a few Blood Diamond types. Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By TheYellowThing: Originally Posted By 03RN: I kinda want to get some 5 and 6 " extended flash hiders It's a shame Kurt passed away (KKF), he used to make some nice correct style versions. Model 1 Sales sells a couple that will work if you just want something close on the cheap. |
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Posted: 5/7/2023 5:01:49 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By sandboxmedic: It's a shame Kurt passed away (KKF), he used to make some nice correct style versions. Model 1 Sales sells a couple that will work if you just want something close on the cheap. Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By sandboxmedic: Originally Posted By TheYellowThing: Originally Posted By 03RN: I kinda want to get some 5 and 6 " extended flash hiders It's a shame Kurt passed away (KKF), he used to make some nice correct style versions. Model 1 Sales sells a couple that will work if you just want something close on the cheap. Link to close on the cheap, por favor |
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Posted: 5/7/2023 5:25:13 PM EDT
[#32]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By FriskyDillo: https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/52581844917_4b5c66a112_c.jpgUntitled by Frisky Dillo, on Flickr That looks awesome. Does that solve some of the eye relief "problem" of the Ta01? |
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Posted: 5/7/2023 5:52:32 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By towerofpower94: Link to close on the cheap, por favor Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By towerofpower94: Originally Posted By sandboxmedic: Originally Posted By TheYellowThing: Originally Posted By 03RN: I kinda want to get some 5 and 6 " extended flash hiders It's a shame Kurt passed away (KKF), he used to make some nice correct style versions. Model 1 Sales sells a couple that will work if you just want something close on the cheap. Link to close on the cheap, por favor If I'm not mistaken, #6 is the kind that goes on a 16" to make it look like it has a short barrel while #8 is for the short barrel guns. Again, not exact by any stretch, but it gets you kind of in the ballpark for $15. They also sell complete barrels (Model 1 Sales gets a bad rap, but they've always used ER Shaw barrels) and complete uppers. They also sell the CAR skinny grips and stock in black and green. https://www.model1sales.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=category.display&category_id=406 No affiliation |
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Posted: 5/7/2023 6:39:01 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By sandboxmedic: If I'm not mistaken, #6 is the kind that goes on a 16" to make it look like it has a short barrel while #8 is for the short barrel guns. Again, not exact by any stretch, but it gets you kind of in the ballpark for $15. They also sell complete barrels (Model 1 Sales gets a bad rap, but they've always used ER Shaw barrels) and complete uppers. They also sell the CAR skinny grips and stock in black and green. https://www.model1sales.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=category.display&category_id=406 No affiliation #6 is what mine started life as before I cut it down. I also used a 11.5 upper, as that’s all I had on hand. The slip over FH hides part of the barrel. |
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Posted: 5/7/2023 6:51:23 PM EDT
[#35]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Balloo: I've got the same mount coming to me. Gonna swap out the cheap amazon mount. https://i.imgur.com/UI1ZGP6.jpg Of course i did a funky/fugly grid cammo on mine. https://i.imgur.com/Ff9TLOx.jpg The bayonet pic mount for light is a KZ Bayonet Lug Mount Picatinny Rail. I picked it up from botach, and it actually shipped quick. Cool light mount! |
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Posted: 5/8/2023 8:08:47 AM EDT
[#36]
I remember when I bought a stripped colt C7 upper for like $75....these prices are depressing.
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Posted: 5/9/2023 4:33:04 PM EDT
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Still piecing this together....will get some pics up later.
Show me some more rattle can pics for inspiration! (I'm already subscribed to the Rattle Can AR thread, but I want BHD/Blood Diamond specific) |
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Posted: 5/9/2023 4:44:06 PM EDT
[#38]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By 55Kingpin: Still piecing this together....will get some pics up later. Show me some more rattle can pics for inspiration! (I'm already subscribed to the Rattle Can AR thread, but I want BHD/Blood Diamond specific) Smoking will kill you, bru.  Attached File |
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Posted: 5/9/2023 5:54:18 PM EDT
[#39]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By miker84: Smoking will kill you, bru. https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/224641/Screenshot_20230509_154129_Dropbox_jpg-2811174.JPG Yes! Tell the Colonel…  Attached FileWaiting on optic mounts and light….then time to paint. |
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Posted: 5/9/2023 6:17:04 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Balloo: I've got the same mount coming to me. Gonna swap out the cheap amazon mount. https://i.imgur.com/UI1ZGP6.jpg Of course i did a funky/fugly grid cammo on mine. https://i.imgur.com/Ff9TLOx.jpg @balloo What moderator/muzzle device is that? |
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Posted: 5/9/2023 6:27:54 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Primetime_1: That looks awesome. Does that solve some of the eye relief "problem" of the Ta01? Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Primetime_1: Originally Posted By FriskyDillo: https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/52581844917_4b5c66a112_c.jpgUntitled by Frisky Dillo, on Flickr That looks awesome. Does that solve some of the eye relief "problem" of the Ta01? Kinda; the best field of view is still obtained by shooting nose to charging handle (i.e., you can see the specific ammo loading the bdc is spec'd to), but I don't shoot that way. The way mine is set up allows me to get the most comfortable cheek weld and lop while still being within the eye-box of the ACOG. |
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Posted: 5/9/2023 7:29:20 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By sandboxmedic: If I'm not mistaken, #6 is the kind that goes on a 16" to make it look like it has a short barrel while #8 is for the short barrel guns. Again, not exact by any stretch, but it gets you kind of in the ballpark for $15. They also sell complete barrels (Model 1 Sales gets a bad rap, but they've always used ER Shaw barrels) and complete uppers. They also sell the CAR skinny grips and stock in black and green. https://www.model1sales.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=category.display&category_id=406 No affiliation Thank you for this info! I am following this thread and may end up making a variation of my own. |
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Posted: 5/9/2023 10:44:55 PM EDT
[#43]
@bradpierson26 I believe it is this KAK 6" one.
I chopped my MGW mount to get better optic placement. I'll get some pics this weekend. |
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Posted: 5/10/2023 9:11:09 AM EDT
[#44]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Balloo: @bradpierson26 I believe it is this KAK 6" one. I chopped my MGW mount to get better optic placement. I'll get some pics this weekend. Thanks! |
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Posted: 5/10/2023 9:13:42 AM EDT
[#45]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By 55Kingpin: Still piecing this together....will get some pics up later. Show me some more rattle can pics for inspiration! (I'm already subscribed to the Rattle Can AR thread, but I want BHD/Blood Diamond specific) My only rattlecanned gun: 
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Posted: 5/10/2023 9:16:39 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Lumpy196: Buy one of these and don't look back: https://www.brownells.com/optics/rings-mounts/scope-bases/ar-15m16m4-carry-handle-scope-mount/ Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Lumpy196: Originally Posted By stinkypol: Found an A.R.M.S #02 if anyone is interested. Not mine, not affiliated with the seller. I just laughed at the price, I’ll go MGW or something. But the seller knows their target market. https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/136710/IMG_4214_jpeg-2806743.JPG Buy one of these and don't look back: https://www.brownells.com/optics/rings-mounts/scope-bases/ar-15m16m4-carry-handle-scope-mount/ Yup |
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Posted: 5/10/2023 9:18:25 AM EDT
[#47]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Kuraki: I always assumed it was supposed to be a chopped moderator/CAR whatever. I just made mine. It actually works pretty well as a blast deflector. It's much more pleasant to shoot than my other 10-12" rifles with flash hiders. https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/125898/20220408_172526__1_-2787529.jpg You can also see I turned the barrel under the FSB to skinny profile to make fitting the light mount easier. |
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Posted: 5/10/2023 9:23:14 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Cypher214: Chin weld is cool now, haven't you heard? That’s what I was going to say. Carry handle height is basically the 1.93 that is all the rage. All kidding aside, optics up there really isn’t bad. |
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Posted: 5/10/2023 11:12:51 AM EDT
[#49]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By QwikKotaTx: Excellent work. Thanks! |
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Posted: 5/10/2023 11:43:29 AM EDT
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Anyone use the B5 CAR stock yet?
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